Homes on Land

Sept. 4, 2026

Why So Many Dallas-Fort Worth Homeowners Dream About Living on Acreage

Dream of Acreage

You can love your house and still want something different.
That’s an important place to start.
A lot of Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners aren’t sitting around miserable in houses they hate. Quite the opposite.
They have a great house.
Great neighborhood.
Great schools.
Maybe …
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Sept. 3, 2026

Is “Location, Location, Location” Actually Good Real Estate Advice?

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“Location, location, location.”
It might be the most repeated phrase in real estate.
And I think it can be bad advice.
Before anybody gets upset, I’m not saying location doesn’t matter. Of course it matters. Where you live affects your commute, schools, taxes, access to things …
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Sept. 2, 2026

Lies About DFW: Is All of Dallas-Fort Worth Basically the Same?

No.
Not even close.
This is one of the most common mistakes I see people make when they start thinking about moving to Dallas-Fort Worth.
They say, “We’re moving to DFW.”
Great.
Where?
“Dallas-Fort Worth.”
That doesn’t really answer the question.
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Aug. 28, 2026

Should You Buy Close to Work or Close to the Life You Want?

Skyscraper Office Commute

For a long time, we bought houses backward.
We started with work.
Where’s the office? How long is the commute? How many miles can I tolerate? Draw the circle. Now show me the houses.
There are still plenty of situations where that’s exactly the right approach. …
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Aug. 26, 2026

Why People Are Moving to the Edges of Dallas-Fort Worth, and Why Some Are Moving Back

There’s a version of Dallas-Fort Worth that a lot of people want right now.
They want the DFW job market, airports, schools, sports, restaurants, and opportunity. They just don’t necessarily want to live right in the middle of all of it.
They want a bigger backyard.
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Aug. 25, 2026

Is Plano, Texas Worth the Cost? A Look at Home Prices, Value, and Demand

When people think about Plano, one of the words that comes up over and over again is “Expensive.”
There's some truth to that. Plano has long been one of the most desirable suburbs in Dallas-Fort Worth, and demand has helped push home values higher than many surrounding …
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Aug. 21, 2026

The Best and Worst Real Estate Advice We Hear in DFW

There is no shortage of real estate advice.
Your parents have advice. Your neighbor has advice. Your coworker who bought a house seven years ago has advice. Social media definitely has advice.
And a lot of those people genuinely want to help.
The problem is that …
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Aug. 20, 2026

How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent (And Avoid the Wrong One)

Choosing the right real estate agent isn’t about finding the person with the most signs in your neighborhood. Look for proven expertise, specialized systems, serious negotiation skills, clear communication, strong results, and a professional who can explain exactly how they create value for you. The best agent isn’t necessarily …
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Aug. 19, 2026

Is Your Low Mortgage Rate Actually Costing You Money?

You got the rate.
Maybe it’s 3.75%. Maybe 3.25%. Maybe you’re one of those people walking around with a mortgage rate that starts with a 2.
Congratulations.
Now stop letting it make every other financial decision for you.
Across Dallas-Fort Worth, homeowners are sitting on …
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Aug. 10, 2026

Acreage Homes Under $800,000 in Dallas-Fort Worth: What Buyers Can Expect

When looking at acreage properties around Dallas-Fort Worth, it’s pretty easy to convince yourself that you need $2 million or $3 million.
You don’t.
Now, can you spend $3 million on a home with land in DFW?
Oh, absolutely. We can take care of that for …
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